Corebody Pilates Plus

Danielle Group Fitness Instructor

Danielle

Danielle has been living out her passion for fitness for most of her life. Originally from Chicago,IL she grew up as a technically trained, competitive dancer and even performed as a Luvabull for the NBA Chicago Bulls. She is AFFA certified in group fitness with a background in kickboxing, spin, strength training, barre, and pilates. After moving to San Diego with her husband and three boys she discovered Corebody Pilates Plus and immediately fell in love with the Lagree Fitness Method.

Why are you excited to teach Lagree Fitness-

Danielle has never experienced a workout like this before. A low impact, core-focused, intense, and effective workout that is easy on the joints and creates long lean muscle in 50 min!!! The best part is that it’s anything but boring! There is an endless amount of safe and effective exercises done to heart pumping music that motivates you and leaves you always coming back for more. She loves how Lagree Fitness focuses heavily on core stabilizing exercises and balance which is so important in preventing injuries and maintaining postural alignment. After every session you will leave with a powerful body resistant to the everyday stresses of work and life!

Her Method of Teaching is Motivating, Upbeat, Challenging and Encouraging! Sign up for her classes today.

Brandi Christian

"The max class sizes are small enough for one instructor to be able to assist everyone hands-on. I get an incredible "pilates on steroids" workout, find myself motivated and looking forward to my next class (which I never felt with any other workout before), and my injury is not aggravated due to the modifications available to me. I'm now a stronger, leaner version of myself and I owe my body to Corebody."

Tell us about yourself and how has fitness shaped who you are today.

I have always been very active until I had a pretty substantial injury while in the military to my back and neck and afterward. I really began noticing once I hit 35 how managing my diet just wasn't enough to maintain strength and keep weight off. I tried many different methods of exercise, but all seemed to be so painful and aggravated my injury. I was told to try pilates from a friend of mine who also had an injury. I tried at least nine different places, six of which in North County San Diego, and while I was able to do most of the workouts with modification, there were either too many people to one class for the instructor to help a new student with modifications, or the class workout was so easy that I never broke a sweat. Then, I found Corebody Pilates. What a perfect fit!

How did you hear about Corebody Pilates Plus? What makes this studio different from other studios and gyms?

I was looking for a good workout near my home in North County and thought I'd give Corbody Pilates Plus a shot. All of the instructors are AMAZING! Such a phenomenal workout! There are so many different workout options, all small class sizes, extremely reasonable prices and motivating hands-on instructors. There really is a treat for every type of person out there.

What changes have you seen in yourself after you started working out here?

My goal was to find a workout that I could semi-tolerate and that helped to strengthen my body while not aggravating my back and neck injury. This turned out to be a workout I LOVED and looked forward to. I could see a change in my body tone and waste after two months and a substantial improvement after four weeks (2 weeks at 2 days per week and then 3 days per week after that). A year later I had ab definition.

What is your favorite Corebody Class?

I love the PROFORMER pilates workouts.

What would you say to someone who wants to try Corebody first time?

Just try it! You have nothing to lose by trying it, and you'll never know what you've always wanted in a workout until you try the workout you never knew you've always wanted! I've brought friends after much nudging and have been told, "Why did I wait so long to try this with you?!"

Lisa Bubela

"What I like about this studio is the variety. Even in the group SPX classes, the instructors are always introducing a new move or a new way to lunge or putting emphasis in doing the same exercise in a slightly different way. The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging."

Tell us about yourself and how has fitness shaped who you are today.

I am 33 years old and a native San Diegan. Being physically active is my true passion in life and has been for as long as I can remember! When I was younger, it was cheerleading (yes it is a sport!), then it was running, then I found my passion in Bikram yoga. As I get older, I realize that fitness is truly a necessity for me to have a healthy body and mind. I work in a very sedentary job, working on a computer for 8-10 hours a day as a manager for pharmaceutical research. The daily activites, running, practicing hot yoga, or the 45 minutes for this pilates class gives me a chance to blow off steam from the daily stressors and refocus my attention.

How did you hear about Pilates Plus? What makes this studio different from other studios and gym?

I lived in Carmel Mountain Ranch for two years and had driven past this studio often. I had never taken a Pilates class so I was a little nervous. One day I found a Groupon and bought one for 8 classes and since then I have been hooked.

What changes have you seen in yourself after you started working out here?

I have noticed a difference in my core strength and definition in my arms. I have also noticed that it has improved my running, which was a nice surprise.

What is your favorite Corebody exercise?

My favorite class is the H.I.I.T and SPX Pilates. I can’t make it to this class as often as I would like, but I like that it increases the heart rate and then works on strength in typically 3 sets.

What would you say to someone who wants to try Corebody first time?

Try it! Don’t be intimidated by the proformer. Show up early to learn the machine and be patient with yourself.

Kara Evans

"Every instructor at Corebody is knowledgeable, friendly, and offers challenging work out each time. I especially enjoy how all the instructors are consistent with the way they teach, and give descriptions of the exercises and equipment, so you start to become familiar with different moves and can transition quickly into the next exercise."

Tell us about yourself and how has fitness shaped who you are today.

I am 33 years old, have an amazing boyfriend, named Rich, and we are both proud parents of our 1 ½ year old English Bulldog “Riggs”. I have always enjoyed being active and have played soccer most of my life. Unfortunately, in April of this year, I tore my ACL for the 2nd time playing soccer. After recovering from another knee surgery, I decided it was time to hang up the cleats and find something else to do. And that is when I found Corebody!

How did you hear about Corebody Pilates Plus? What makes this studio different from other studios and gyms?

A coworker of mine recently joined a Pilates studio where she lives, and told me about it. After getting the green light from my Orthopedic Specialist and Physical Therapist, I took to the internet to find the closest Pilates Studio. I decided to make a visit to Corebody on my lunch break after reading all the great Yelp reviews. I recruited my sister to also come with me. And that is when we met Shilpi! She was so sweet and patient and answered all our questions. Before I knew it, we were both in her beginner class and signing up for more. .

What is your favorite Corebody Class and what keeps you coming back?

I really wanted to rebuild strength in my legs, hips, and core. After just one month, I not only noticed that my legs were stronger and better shaped, but I also stopped having pain in my right hip which was causing a lot of discomfort!

What is your favorite Corebody Class?

Group SPX full body

What would you say to someone who wants to try Corebody first time?

Do it! Don’t be intimated by the reformer machine. I promise you will be back for more!